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We propose a pragmatic approach to overcome some difficulties arising in the practical usage of formal specification techniques. We argue that the transition from informal requirements to a formal specification should not be made too early, that it is not necessary to formally specify every detail, that different formalisms should be combined where appropriate, and that sometimes it may be useful not to adhere to limitations imposed by the formal specification language. This pragmatic approach also helps to deal with legacy systems.
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Heisel, M. (1996). A Pragmatic Approach to Formal Specification. In: Object-Oriented Behavioral Specifications. The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, vol 371. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-585-27524-6_4
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